Choose Escape First 2
Choose Escape First 2 if you want an Adventure and Casual game with Online PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Escape First 2 launched in 2019.
Escape First 2 vs SOMNI
Escape First 2 and SOMNI both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. Escape First 2 (2019) is 2 years older than SOMNI (2021). SOMNI scores higher on Steam reviews (62.5% positive) than Escape First 2 (54.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose SOMNI
Choose SOMNI if you want an Action, Simulation, and Early Access experience. SOMNI launched in 2021.
Both Escape First 2 and SOMNI sit in Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Tracked Controller Support, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Escape First 2 |  SOMNI | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.2% positive (107 reviews) | 62.5% positive (48 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | OnSkull Games | Antler |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Escape First 2 (2019) is 2 years older than SOMNI (2021).
- SOMNI scores higher on Steam reviews (62.5% positive) than Escape First 2 (54.2% positive).
- Escape First 2 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than SOMNI (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Escape First 2 vs SOMNI — FAQ
- Should I play Escape First 2 or SOMNI first?
- If you want chronology, Escape First 2 (2019) came out before SOMNI (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Escape First 2 and SOMNI similar?
- They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Escape First 2 and SOMNI have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Escape First 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; SOMNI ships Online Co-op, Co-op.